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Question 1 of 5 (worth 10 points)

10 points Below is a list of the works we have read or seen for the past two weeks as well as two from previous weeks, arranged alphabetically by author’s last name. Rank them in a list in the order of most true to most fictional, naming author then title (correctly spelled and punctuated). Beside each ranking explain why you considered one more fictional or true than another. (I will be checking to see that you explain your rankings fully, calling on details of the stories that led you to your conclusions.)

Faiza Ahmed,”Argo: History or CIA-Based Fiction?”

Paolo Bacigalupi, “The Gambler” (2007) (link)

Joshua Bearman, How the CIA Used a Fake Sci Fi Flick to Rescue Americans from Tehran (2007) (link)

Mary Ladd Gavell, “The Swing” (1968)

James Grippando, “Operation Northwoods”(2006) (link)

Patricia Hampl, “Memory and Imagination” (link)

Yawn Hockel,”Operation Northwoods Document” (video)

Alice Munro, �Boys and Girls� (1964) (link)
Alice Munro, �Dear Life� (2011) (link)

Question 2 of 5 (worth 30 points)
30 points

Consider both �Boys and Girls� and �Dear Life.�

In �Boys and Girls� how does Munro use details from �real life� as described in �Dear Life� to construct a fictional narrative: In other words what is left out of �Boys and Girls� and why, in your opinion? What important new details, if any, have been added? Quote to show. Your response should mention Hampl�s �Memory and Imagination� at least once.

Question 3 of 5 (worth 30 points)
30 points. Choose A or B

A. How does Grippando�s �Operation Northwoods� differ from the details reported about the real Operation Northwoods proposal discussed in Yawn Hockel�s “Operation Northwoods Document”? What is left out of the short story and why, in your opinion? What new details, if any, have been added to the short story? Quote to show, Your answer should refer to Gottschiel�s �A Cursed Rage for Order� at least once.

B. How does Bearman�s �How the CIA…� differ from the details reported by the guests and interviewees of Faiza Ahmed, in “Argo: History or CIA-Based Fiction?” What �real life� details are included in the article? What is left out and why, in your opinion? What new details, if any, have been added? Quote to show. Your answer should refer to Gottschiel�s �A Cursed Rage for Order� at least once.

Question 4 of 5 (worth 30 points)
30 points. Based on what you find out, what conclusions can you come to about �fact-based writing� vs �fiction.� Based on your rankings, is there a firm dividing line between truth and fiction? Or is it just a matter of degree? Why is this important in reading and in life? Quote to support your points.

Question 5 of 5 (worth 0 points)

Optional: Of the works we have read so far, which have you preferred? Let me know 1 or 2 favorites, and why you liked them. Which have you liked least? Why? What do your choices of most and least favorite say about you?